Rural Economy
Farm Business Options Webinar – Farm Diversification in Mayo
Farm Business Options Webinar – Farm Diversification in Mayo 0 Type Event Proceeding Anne O’Malley, Teagasc Mayo was joined by Catherine O’Grady-Powers, Glen Keen Farm; Joe Reilly, Glasraí Organic Farm; Patrick Kelly, The Kelly Kettle Company & Fionnán Nestor, Fáilte Ireland to investigate enterprising ventures keeping Mayo farms alive on a recent Farm […]
1 December 2020
Outlook 2021 Conference (Webinar)
Outlook 2021 Conference (Webinar) 0 Type Event Proceeding Outlook 2021 Conference took place virtually this year on Tuesday, 1st December. This webinar included details on farm financials across all the major farming systems in Ireland, including output and input prices and agricultural income. This year’s conference included the short term outlook for the […]
1 December 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar – Walking towards Wellness
Farm Business Options Webinar – Walking towards Wellness 0 Type Event Proceeding Bernard Doorley, Teagasc Tullamore was joined by Finola Colgan, Mental Health Ireland; Alastair Ferrar, Landscape Architect & Ecological Designer & Peter Devlin Ma. MAIHIP, Eco Psychotherapist on a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 24 November to […]
1 December 2020
“Beeing” In the Moment!
“Beeing” In the Moment! Type Media Article By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the old saying goes “It’s an ill wind that blows no good”. Climate change is increasing its negative impact on farm environments with the most recent Storm Ellen in August creating havoc with numerous mature deciduous […]
19 November 2020
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event Type Event Proceeding A seminar on farm succession, led by Teagasc Farm Management Specialists took place on Tuesday, 17 November at 7.30pm, online in the form of a webinar. Transferring the family farm is so much more than just a simple business transaction; there are a […]
19 November 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar – Adding value to farm produced food
Farm Business Options Webinar – Adding value to farm produced food Type Event Proceeding On a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 17 November, host Barry Caslin was joined by Eddie O’Neill & Carol Griffin, Teagasc who gave an insight into the steps people should take when they […]
18 November 2020
Living with Covid
Living with Covid Type Event Proceeding The first in a series of Covid19 Pandemic Health and Wellness for Rural Ireland Collaborative Civic Engagement Virtual Symposium lectures took place on Thursday, 12 November focused on Living with Covid. View recording below This series has been developed to address and inform the higher than usual levels of reported psychological distress, mental and physical ill health during the Covid 19 pandemic. The series aims to promote positive […]
16 November 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar – Tell me everything I need to know about goats
Farm Business Options Webinar – Tell me everything I need to know about goats Type Event Proceeding We are seeing more interest in goat dairy and meat businesses. Cian Condon, Teagasc Goat Advisor explores the option of goat dairy and meat farming with two experts in their field on a recent Farm […]
10 November 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar – Insurance around farm diversifications
Farm Business Options Webinar – Insurance around farm diversifications 0 Type Event Proceeding The fourth webinar in the Farm Business Options Series took place on Tuesday, 3 November. Webinar host, Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist was joined by Stewart Gavin & Ciaran Roche, FBD Insurance and Graham Kenny, Bike Park Ireland to discuss […]
5 November 2020
National Farm Survey 2019 Sustainability Report
National Farm Survey 2019 Sustainability Report 0 Type Report This report considers Irish agricultural production (and its component farm systems) in terms of its economic, environmental and social sustainability. Additionally, it evaluates Irish farmers’ adoption of innovations, which will be central in driving the sector towards increased sustainability as well as productivity. Download […]
3 November 2020